There are 9 ways to get from Nellore to Kollam by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nellore to Kollam Jntrain 22504 / ...
16h 50m₹460–3,500Bus
- Take the bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Nellore - Chennai
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kollambus
17h 21m₹1,429–4,365Drive 886.9 km
- Drive from Nellore to Kollamcar 886.9 km
12h 55m₹10,073–14,550Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Nellore to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TIR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
10h 15m₹13,472–25,488Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Kollambus
19h 11mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
9h₹6,353–15,473Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain
11h 44m₹5,457–12,273Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kollam Jntrain
13h 47m₹5,772–15,673Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kollam Jntrain
14h 34m₹8,492–19,603
Nellore to Kollam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nellore to Kollam is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Nellore to Kollam is to train and fly which takes 9h and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nellore to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Nellore and arriving at Kollam via Koyembedu Omni Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nellore and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 50m.
The distance between Nellore and Kollam is 956 km. The road distance is 886.9 km.
The best way to get from Nellore to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 16h 50m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,500.
The train from Nellore to Kollam Jn takes 16h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Nellore to Kollam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Nellore station.
Nellore to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nellore station.
The best way to get from Nellore to Kollam is to train which takes 16h 50m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,400 and takes 17h 21m.
What companies run services between Nellore, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nellore to Kollam Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹460–3,500 and the journey takes 16h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nellore to Kollam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and Koyembedu Omni Bus stand in around 17h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nellore to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,500
Train from Nellore to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tuti Melur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
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Booking & Getting There
Nellore to Kollam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Nellore to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nellore to Kollam is 887 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Nellore to Kollam.
There are 760+ hotels available in Kollam.










